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Joseph Francis Morozzo
Shaw & Sons Funeral Directors
YAKIMA - Joseph Francis Morozzo, age 71, died at home, surrounded by his family, Wednesday, January 15, 2003 in Yakima. Joe was born to Ralph Francis and Camilla Margaret (Jannino) Morozzo in Spokane, WA on February 22, 1931.
Joe's parents moved to Yakima when he was a toddler. He was raised in Yakima and attended High School in White Swan. After High School, Joe served two years in the US Navy, returned to Yakima and went to work for Highland Fruit Company.
Joe was a good family man. He enjoyed his kids and grandkids to the fullest. He was a home person, never spending a night away from home. Joe was the kind of uncle who never left home without his kids, nieces, nephews or even neighborhood kids in the car. He loved his daughter-in-law and said she could do anything and everything. Joe was so pleased when his grandchildren were born he began running once again.
His sister, Katherine Gallagher and a brother, John Morozzo preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Ione M. (Trepanier) Morozzo of Yakima; three children: Stacey J. Morozzo and his wife, Genny, Michael L. Morozzo and Danny A. Morozzo, all of Yakima; and three grandchildren: Randy Morgan, Holly Morozzo and Anthony Morozzo, all of Yakima.
Viewing is scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2003 between 4 and 8 p.m. at Shaw and Sons Funeral Directors. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at Holy Family Catholic Church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests Holy Family Catholic Church or The American Cancer Society in care of Shaw and Sons Funeral Directors to those desiring to remember Joe through memorial gifts.
La Rue Adair
Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home
YAKIMA - La Rue Adair. 95, of Yakima, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at the Garden Village.
La Rue was born July 20, 1907 in Moulton, Iowa to William Albert and Verna Belle (Stansbury) Gravett. On April 7, 1928 she married Homer Colonel Adair in Refield, SD.
She retired from the Yakima Valley School in 1972. She was a member of the Selah Church of Christ and the Selah Grange. La Rue especially loved and enjoyed being with family, was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed gardening. While at Orchard Park, she enjoyed attending the Bible Study groups.
She is survived by a son, Orville Adair of Spokane; a daughter, Ilene and husband, Jack Leitch of Santa Rosa, CA; and special daughter-in-law, Elizabeth W. Adair of Spokane; four grandchildren, Wayne A. Adair, Stephen M. Adair, Kevin W. Leitch and Neal S. Leitch; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Helen B. Stewart of Yakima.
Her parents, husband Homer Adair, three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Graveside services will be Friday, February 7, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at West Hills Memorial Park. Those planning to attend should meet at the grave. Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
Dorotha Jacobs Fowler
Colonial Funeral Home
TOPPENISH - After 56 and one half years of marriage, and a separation of 3-1/2 months, Dorotha Jacobs Fowler, 89, of Toppenish was reunited with her loving husband, Horace, on Sunday, April 6, 2003. She died at Sunbridge Care Center.
Dorotha was born on December 7, 1913 to Hayes Benjamin and Maude Joanna (Tucker) Jacobs in Paducah, Kentucky. She traveled with her family in a covered wagon to Toppenish, Washington at the age of three. She graduated from Toppenish High School in 1932. After graduation she worked for Del Monte Corporation for 11 years. She met Horace in 1943 and they became engaged while he was serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII. They were married in Toppenish on May 11, 1946, one month after Horace's discharge from the Navy. They lived in Toppenish their entire married life.
They began their family with the birth of their 2 daughters, Joanna and Jane. Dorotha enjoyed being a stay at home mother and was involved in numerous school and community activities. Cooking was one of her greatest pleasures. Dorotha loved reading and trying new recipes. Her family and friends were the recipients of her many delicious meals and yummy treats. She also enjoyed crocheting and made special afghans for each of her daughters and grandchildren.
She spent several years as a secretary for a local attorney before she became a bookkeeper for Cascade Natural Gas Company. She retired in 1977, after 14 years. Dorotha was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church, a member of the United Methodist Women Organization, Republican Club, and a 50 year plus member of Illihee Chapter #123 and Order of the Eastern Star. Dorotha's family was her number one priority. She loved to be involved in their activities and sporting events. Their accomplishments were a great source of pride.
If roses grow in heaven, Lord
Please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my mother's arms
And tell her they're from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her,
And when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her cheek
And hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it everyday,
But there is an ache within my heart
That will never go away.
Dorotha Jacobs Fowler
Dorotha is survived by one sister, Edna Rinehold of Spokane; two daughters, Joanna and her husband, Jim Powers of Toppenish and Jane and her husband, Monte Berghoff of Toppenish; seven grandchildren: James Powers of Vancouver, Jason, Jane and Joe Powers of Richland, Lisa and her husband, Greg Tri of Selah, Jacob Berghoff and his wife, Trina of Spokane and Seth Berghoff of Tacoma; four great-granddaughters: Kennedy, Mackenzie, Paige and London; four nieces: LuAnn Zirkle, Linda Storey, Sue Bianco and Toni Barber; and four nephews: Ben Rinehold, Keith and Roger Fowler and Mike Samson.
She was preceded in death by her parents Hayes and Maude Jacobs; 2 sisters, Wynema Fleming and Juanita Haak; brother, Hayes B. Jacobs Jr.; two nephews, Tate and David Fowler and two grandchildren, Joel Jay and Jana Lee Powers.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Toppenish. Concluding services and burial
will follow in Zillah Cemetery. Viewing will be Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home.
Our family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Julie Ricking for all of her care and compassion in caring for mom. The staff from Providence Toppenish Medical Center as well as the Sunbridge Care staff deserve our thanks also. Mom's guardian angels, Joanie Krutcher, Toby Leos, Anna Hernandez and Erma Brocksted have given their love and care so generously. We can never find the words to express our love and gratitude.
C. Lavon Lekey
Merritt Funeral Home
YAKIMA - C. Lavon Lekey, 87, of Selah, WA, died May 31, 2003 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital in Yakima, WA. Lavon was born March 6, 1916 in Oklahoma, to Melvin David and Bertha Lee (Wilmoth) Ward. Lavon was the oldest of six children. She graduated from Inman High School in Enid, OK. After high school, Lavon went to work in Wichita, Kansas in the Boeing Plant during World War II. After the war she and her husband ran a restaurant for a while in Wichita before moving out to Washington and finally settling in Sunnyside and later moved to Renton where she worked in a nursing home. Lavon then returned to Nowata, OK until her mother's passing. She retired and moved back to Washington to be closer to her daughters and their families.
Lavon enjoyed collecting recipes, listening to western music and watching the Grand Ole Opry. As well, Lavon was a good Southern cook, always ready with a hearty soup or cake and Jello.
Lavon is survived by her daughters Betty Galland and Vona Sue Galey and husband Aaron, nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
At Lavon's request there will be no services at this time. Merritt Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Amelia M. Garza
Smith Funeral Home
YAKIMA - Amelia M. Garza, beloved wife, mother and friend to many, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 at Providence Yakima Medical Center surrounded by family. Amelia was born August 28, 1937 in Weslaco, Texas, the daughter of Merced and Belen Maganas. At the age of seven, her family moved from Texas to make their home in the Sunnyside/Outlook area as migrant farm workers. She received her education at Sunnyside schools. In 1954, Amelia married Ed Garza and they made their home in Grandview.
Amelia devoted her life to her family, friends and community. As the child of farm worker parents, she was a tireless advocate for improving living and working conditions for migrant farm workers. Her many years working in programs to lift families out of poverty led her to become active in local and state politics. Active in the democratic party for several decades, she found great joy in the lifetime friends she made fighting for issues and causes that were dear to her heart. She was especially grateful and proud to serve on the Grandview City Council for thirteen years. Amelia was a member of the Grandview Kiwanis Club and also a member of the Guadalupanas of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Amelia is survived by her beloved husband, Ed Garza of Grandview; and children, Ed Garza Jr. and wife Sabrina of Yakima, Rick Garza and wife Liz of Olympia, Ron Garza and wife Dottie of Maple Valley, Lisa van der Lugt and husband Roel of Potomac, Maryland, John Garza of Seattle, Ben Garza and fiance Teresa of Yakima; and her beloved grandchildren, Chandler Slater Garza, Daniel Garza, Maria Garza, Ryan Garza, Maddie Garza, David van der lugt, Zachary Coleman; and her beloved sisters, Minerva Cardenas and husband Juan of Weslaco, Texas, Aurora Staver of Phoenix, Arizona, Emma L. Maganas of Kennewick and John R. Maganas and wife Tracie of Kennewick.
Viewing will be held from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, August 8th at Smith Funeral Home, Grandview.
Funeral services will be held with a Rosary being recited at 6:30 PM on Friday, August 8th at the Chapel of the Smith Funeral Home, Grandview, WA. A Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 9th at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Grandview, WA. Burial will be in the Grandview Cemetery under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home, Grandview.
Fillis Green
Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home
KENNEWICK - On November 25, 2003, Fillis Green passed away quietly with her daughters at her side. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Molly Brison of Lakewood, CO; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Fred Kirk, of Green Valley, CA; daughter Gloria Reynolds, of Kennewick, WA; daughter and son-in-law, Terrie and John Greiner, of Kennewick, WA; and daughter and son-in-law, Cyndi and Scott Powell, of Medford, OR; her brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Ardell Blush, of Oak Harbor, WA; sister-in-law, Irene Blush, of Polson, MT; grandchildren, Kelli Reyes; Jon Blomquist; Liz and Jason Stormoen; Michelle and Johnnie White; Brandon and Robyn Day; Ryan Powell; and John (Jack) Greiner; great grandchildren; Ayla Jackson, Joleen White, Hunter and Colin Stormoen, Devin and Addy Day.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Green of Yakima; her brother, Bob Blush of Ronan, MT; her sister, Della Marden and her mother, May Glandon, of Yakima. Fillis was born and raised in Ronan, MT. She was very artistic, well read, and love to dance and golf. She graduated from Mission High School in Ronan in 1944 where she enjoyed dancing the Jitter Bug and cheerleading. The big band music of Glenn Miller was a favorite of hers.
She moved to Washington State after high school. Fillis worked for the Yakima Fruit Growers Association, the Yakima School District and then for 30 years as a secretary and later as a personnel specialist at Boise Cascade, retiring in 1986. Fillis had five children: Gary, Barbara, Gloria, Terrie and Cyndi. She was well read and instilled a love of reading in all her children. It was through her efforts, support and values that they have all been able to achieve success in their own lives, both socially and personally. Fillis always put her children first in her life and spent many happy, loving hours at family gatherings with her close relatives and friends. One of Mom's joys in life was planning family reunions every few years so distant relatives remained close over the years.
She married Lyle Green in 1971 and lived happily with Lyle until he passed away in 1990. She missed Lyle everyday until she could finally join him. She traveled with Lyle to the Hawaiian Islands and in their RV throughout Montana, Washington and Oregon. They both were faithful Christians within the fellowship of the First Presbyterian Church in Yakima. Fillis was a longtime volunteer at the First Presbyterian Church working with the Interfaith Coalition providing assistance to the under privileged. Following Lyle's death in 1990, she moved to Vancouver, WA to be near her daughters who lived in the Portland, OR area. She enjoyed living in a golfing retirement community there as well as volunteering as a teaching assistant for Head Start. She later relocated to a retirement community in Kennewick, WA, to be near another daughter.
Fillis valued her fierce independence in thought and action; honesty to one's self and others; and self-determination through hard work and doing what was right. She committed all her strength, courage, and wisdom to the loving care and upbringing of her children. For those who had the good fortune to be touched by her unconditional love and friendship, she leaves a legacy of gratitude, quiet wisdom, and fond remembrance. We can all learn from her example.
With all our love and empathy, as her family and friends, we share the sorrow of her passing and share the joy she gave to our lives. Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home is in charge of services. Memorials can be made to the Tri Cities Chaplaincy Hospice, 2108 W Entiat Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336.
There will be viewing for Fillis on Thursday, December 4, 2003 from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home, 1401 S Union, Kennewick, WA. The funeral for Fillis will be on Friday, December 5, 2003 at the First Presbyterian Church in Yakima at 2:00 pm. There will also be viewing Friday from 1:00 pm until the service.
Thomas R. Bonewell
Announcement dated December 9, 2002
Thomas R. Bonewell, 74, of Mabton died Friday at his home.
Mr. Bonewell enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include one sister, Cleda Ensign; four sons, Charles, Jon, Mike and Rick Bonewell; six stepchildren, Grace Gordon, Carol Hodges, Ray Camarata, Toni Camarata, Mike Camarata, and June Cochran; 33 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday and 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside. The service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside.
Ricky Lee Moran
Announcement dated December 9, 2002
Ricky Lee Moran, 17, of Toppenish died Saturday.
Survivors include his parents, Ricky D. and Joni Moran of Toppenish; one son, Ricky Jr. Moran of Yakima; two sisters, Chezare and Harli Moran of Toppenish; one aunt, Annette Figueroa of Yakima; two grandmothers, Naomi Figueroa of Yakima and Roann Nelson of Eugene, Ore.; and one great-grandmother, Mary Figueroa of Yakima.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and Tuesday and services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Shaw and Sons Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Zillah.
Gwendolyn Isobel Redd
Announcement dated February 7, 2003
Gwendolyn Isobel Redd, 92, of Zillah died Wednesday in Wapato.
Mrs. Redd was born, raised and educated in Goldbar, Wash. She worked in the governmental accounting office in Alaska and Seattle until her retirement, then lived in Whidbey Island and Anacortes before moving to Zillah.
Survivors include a daughter, Diane Froemke of Zillah; 18 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Zillah City Cemetery. Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah, is in charge of arrangements.
Warren F. Cox
Announcement dated February 7, 2003
Warren F. Cox, 82, of Yakima died Tuesday in Providence Yakima Medical Center.
Mr. Cox was born in Yakima and was a veteran of World War II. He was a tool and dye maker and heat treatment specialist on the Hanford nuclear reservation for 32 years.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma of Yakima; three children, Wayne, Randy Weddle and Susan Highberger, all of Yakima; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
At Mr. Cox's request there will be no service. Keith & Keith Funeral Home, Yakima, is in charge of cremation arrangements.
Harry Anthony Wurtz
Announcement dated February 7, 2003
Harry Anthony Wurtz, 80, died Tuesday at Providence Yakima Medical Center.
Mr. Wurtz was born in Pasco and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a pharmacist in Yakima at M&H Drug Store.
Survivors include a cousin, Jerene Jacobson.
A private inurnment will be at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Shaw and Sons Funeral Directors, Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
Emma Frances Thompson
Announcement dated February 7, 2003
Emma Frances Thompson, 86, of Yakima died Wednesday at her home.
Mrs. Thompson was born in Gem, Idaho, and had lived in Missouri, Milton-Freewater, Ore., Benton City, and Prosser before moving to Yakima.
Survivors include her children, Evelyn Phillips of Seattle, Faye Kohler and Vivian Carl, both of Yakima, William Thompson of Prosser, and Virginia Martinez of Moxee; 13 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Prosser Cemetery. Those planning to attend should meet at the cemetery.
Kathleen Padilla
Announcement dated February 7, 2003
Kathleen Padilla, 79, of Ellensburg died Wednesday at Kittitas Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Padilla was born in Potau, Okla., and was raised in Indianapolis, Ind. She lived in various areas including Los Angeles before moving to the Kittitas Valley in 1983, settling in the Thorp area.
Survivors include three sons, Ron Montgomery of Fremont, Calif., Don Montgomery of Rockwell, Texas, and Bill Montgomery of Ellensburg; a daughter, Debra LaGrone of Irvine, Calif.; 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
A gathering of family members honoring her memory may be followed by later announcement of memorial service details. Affordable Funeral Care of Ellensburg is in charge of cremation arrangements.
Ramon Fajardo
Announcement dated April 8, 2003
Ramon Fajardo, 17, of Toppenish died Saturday in Granger.
Mr. Fajardo was born in Pajacuaran, Mexico, and was a student at Toppenish High School.
Survivors include his parents, Armando and Leticia Fajardo; two brothers, Martin and Jorge Fajardo; two sisters, Alma and Drosario Fajardo, all of Toppenish; and two grandmothers, Gloria Palomino and Abigail Torres.
Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home. A vigil will be at 6 p.m. today at St. Aloysius Catholic Church and the Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. today at St. Aloysius with interment following at Elmwood Cemetery. Colonial Funeral Home in Toppenish is handling arrangements.
Agnes M. Thompson Desserault
Announcement dated April 8, 2003
Agnes M. Thompson Desserault, 85, of Yakima died Saturday at her home.
Mrs. Desserault was born near Crosby, N.D., and moved to Yakima with her family. She gave sewing lessons and later became the president of the Washington State Association of Parliamentarians.
Survivors include her husband, Albert Desserault of Yakima, a son, Mike Thompson of Edmonds, Wash.; a daughter, Susan Goodman of Oak Harbor, Wash.; a stepson, Kenneth Desserault of Yakima; three step-daughters, Eileen Riel of Harrah, Janice Hamilton of Yakima and Beverly Keswick of Portland; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, Hugh McFadden of Kennewick; and a sister, Elizabeth MacMillan of Annandale, Va.
A vigil will be at 6 p.m. Friday at Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Cathedral. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
Minnie B. McCumber
Announcement dated April 8, 2003
Minnie B. McCumber, 90, of Ellensburg died March 31 at Royal Vista Care Center.
Mrs. McCumber was born in Battle Creek, Neb. She was a housekeeper in Sandpoint, Idaho, and later moved to Ellensburg. Mrs. McCumber also worked at Webster's Cafe and as a quality inspector for Model Laundry.
Survivors include a son, Ronald D. McCumber of Ellensburg; two grandsons and five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Flora Nolen of Sandpoint and Irene Trosky of Ellensburg.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the IOOF Cemetery. Affordable Funeral Care is in charge of arrangements.
Lloyd Vernon Crouch
Announcement dated April 8, 2003
Lloyd Vernon Crouch, 78, died Sunday at home.
Mr. Crouch was born and raised in North Bend, Ore., and served in the Marine Corps during World War II. He sold Electrolux vacuum cleaners and later worked at the Grandview Seventh-day Adventist food bank.
Survivors include his wife, Mable L. Crouch of Grandview; three daughters, Judith A. Parisi and Tina L. Jones, both of Elk Grove, Calif., and Valorie J. Lambert of Antioch, Calif.; and 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A tribute will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Grandview Seventh-day Adventist Church. American Burial and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Salvador Pascua Umipig
Announcement dated April 8, 2003
Salvador Pascua Umipig, 90, of Wapato died Saturday at his home.
Mr. Umipig was born in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He served in the Army during World War II and was a founding member of the Filipino-American Community of Yakima Valley.
Survivors include his wife, Trinidad Umipig of Wapato; a son, Michael Umipig of Hershey, Pa.; three daughters, Linda Moll of Axton, Va., Lillian Hoard and Ruth Broyles, both of Yakima; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Pedro Umipig of Puyallup, Wash., and Rodolfo Umipig of the Philippines; two sisters, Felicidad Austodillo and Trinidad Pascua-Umipig, both of the Philippines.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. at Merritt Funeral Home in Wapato. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church, Wapato, and a farewell service will follow in the Reservation Community Memorial Park.
